The Podcast Blog

Our podcasting experts share tips and advice to grow your podcast

Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about podcasting. Whether you’re looking for beginner tips and tricks, the most complete podcast guides, or technical advice.

What free software can I use to edit audio for my podcast?

You can spend a fortune on software to edit audio, but you really don’t need to, especially if you’re just getting started on your podcast journey. There are several free software options available for editing audio for podcasts. Some popular choices include: Please note that these are just examples and there are other software that … Read more

How do I share or promote my podcast with other people?

There’s no point in having a podcast unless you have some audience. The exact number of that audience will depend many factors, but sharing your podcast effectively is one of the most important things that you can do to grow your audience numbers. So, here are some ideas for you… There are several ways to … Read more

How often should I release podcast episodes?

The frequency at which you release podcast episodes is up to you, but it is generally recommended to release new episodes on a regular schedule. This could be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on the amount of content you have available and the amount of time you have to produce each episode. Consistency is important … Read more

Can I create a podcast myself?

Yes, you can create a podcast yourself. There are several steps involved in creating a podcast, including planning, recording, editing, and publishing. The equipment you will need includes a computer, microphone, and some type of recording software. Once you have recorded and edited your podcast, you can publish it to a hosting service and make … Read more

How can I book podcast guests onto my podcast?

Interviewing guests and having panel discussions are some of the most popular podcast formats. They’re a quick way to create the audio content as you don’t need to script the whole episode. However, there’s a significant problem… actually booking the guests onto your podcast. How can you do that?

How to use WordPress to start a podcast

If you want to host your podcast audio, then there are many options out there. In this post we tell about some of those and provide you with reasons why it’s a good idea to own your own dedicated podcast website. Linking a platform like WordPress with a WordPress specific podcast host such as Castos can make life so much easier. You own your content and it’s easy to build your brand and drive traffic back to your website via your podcast.

Should I create show notes for my podcast guests?

Making show notes for your podcast guests is a really great way to show your professionalism and the best way to make sure that hosts and guests are all on the same page about the topics that you’re going to discuss. The time spent up front will be more than worth it. You can your guests will be better prepared and as a result, your podcast episode recording with run more smoothly and be better for your audience. Find out what you need to put in your show notes.